Take A Walk Down History With This Special Worli Koliwada Tour

Worli Koliwada is one of the seven original islands of Mumbai, it's an urban village that's endowed with rich cultural, historical and social significance. It's home to the Koli community, the original inhabitants of of Mumbai along with the East Indians. 

The Worli Koliwada Tour will take you till the end of the stretch where you will see fishermen repairing their boats, sewing their nets or about to make a trip into the sea for a fresh catch. This part of Koliwada also houses the Worli Fort, built by the British and now a heritage monument. Here, you will also get to see one of the most beautiful sights in Mumbai - a small, colourful fishermen village juxtaposed against the grand Bandra-Worli Sea Link on one side and the high-rises of Maximum City on the other - Worli being a prime commercial and residential location in Mumbai. 

Anita Yewale, a graphic designer turned history and heritage enthusiast, will be the expert on the tour. You'll get to see temples, grottos, churches, jetties, Worlikar houses, the fish market, the Hindu cemetery and the Worli fort. 

Worli Koliwada is one of the earliest fishing villages in Mumbai. The land is also one of the original seven islands of Mumbai where the native fishermen community or Kolis came to be more than 800 years ago.

The Worli Koliwada is a maze of narrow lanes dotted with old but picturesquely tucked small houses, many flaunting Portuguese architecture and abundant fish markets. The bylanes take you through a culture walk showcasing the lives and lifestyles of the native Kolis and more recent settlers. 

The meeting point is at Chede Dev Temple in Worli Koliwada.  

Don't forget to carry your ID cards with you, where a copy of the photo ID has to be submitted at the start of the event.

Don't miss the Worli Koliwada Tour if you want to see a different side of Mumbai.